SPARK,
THE REVOLUTIONARY NEW SCIENCE
OF
EXERCISE AND THE BRAIN
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: JOHN J. RATEY, MD,
Myers Park United Methodist Church
1501 Queens Road,
Charlotte, 28207
April 14, 2011
11:30 a.m.
Tickets to the Luncheon are $25 per person.
Reserved Seating (Table of 8): $180
His research has shown that exercise can improve cognitive function in both children and adults. “Even brisk walks can boost memory, alleviate stress, enhance intelligence and allay aggression,” say Ratey. Exercise stimulates our gray matter to produces what he call’s “Miracle-Gro for the brain. “I can’t understate how important regular exercise is in improving the function and performance of the brain,” he says. “It’s such wonderful medicine.
Among the areas improved by exercise, Dr. Ratey’s research found that exercise can have a significant impact on:
Cognitive function
Hormonal fluctuations
Stress
Anxiety
Mood
Aging
ADHD
Addiction
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